Title :
Developing a reliability improvement strategy for utility distribution systems
Author :
Taylor, Tim ; Marshall, Mike ; Neumann, Eric
Author_Institution :
ABB Consulting, Raleigh, NC, USA
Abstract :
A practical procedure for developing a comprehensive reliability improvement strategy for electric distribution systems has been developed. The procedure is based upon three elements: (1) a system design audit and review of past performance (2) system modeling and simulation studies, and (3) a prioritization methodology. Examples of applying these three steps to an actual distribution systems are described. This three-step practical procedure can be used to develop a strategy for implementing reliability improvement programs on a particular distribution system, so that given cost and reliability performance targets can be addressed
Keywords :
power distribution reliability; past performance review; prioritization methodology; reliability improvement programs; reliability improvement strategy; system design audit; utility distribution systems; Availability; Best practices; Companies; Costs; Economic forecasting; Incentive schemes; Modeling; Quality of service; Regulators; Uncertainty;
Conference_Titel :
Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition, 2001 IEEE/PES
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7285-9
DOI :
10.1109/TDC.2001.971275
